Vegetables

See, I do eat vegetables. (Granted, they're almost always wrapped in some kind of pork product, but still.)
Asparagus, even! Some folks would say it's not possible. When I was a kid, I hated asparagus...

Nom, nom, nom.
Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't see you! I was too busy attacking the artichokes!
These artichokes weren't always so delicious. In fact, at one point, they were actually practically attacking me.
Don't let this...

For this pizza, you build layers of flavor by quickly sautéing the shrimp in a little bit of bacon fat and freshly cracked black pepper. The bacon adds a subtle smokiness that pairs really well with the asparagus.

Chanterelle mushrooms have got such a fantastic flavor—and when you infuse it into melted butter, half a dozen mushrooms goes a long way. This is an elegant and luxurious appetizer for about four, or main course for two.